On Tuesday, April 1, former Starr’s Mill High School standout Thad Ector’s current college team, the Charlotte 49ers, won 5-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Liberty Flames.
The game took place at Hayes Stadium. This was their first matchup against the Flames this season.
The 49ers’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 4 at 6 p.m. at Hayes Stadium against Wichita State Shockers.
For the second year in a row, Marquice Williams, special teams coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, has been selected as a head coach for the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Matt Ryan, who played 14 seasons as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback after being drafted third overall in 2008, is now serving as the team’s president of football.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. had a strong 2025 season, coming close to matching his standout rookie year.
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